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w KNEE ARTHROSCOPY Note the white wash cloth under the
patient's knee so that the knee's not touching the metal leg holder. The
adjustable leg holder's green U-shaped support is padded. The knee is
at the break of the bed. When the surgeon drops the foot of the bed, you
want the calf suspended, but not touching the metal. We should have a
stockinette underneath the tourniquet to protect the skin.
